2020 Ford Escape brakes problems
45 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2020 Ford Escape, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 30,000 miles, and 88% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
2020 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to defective brakes. The consumer stated while depressing the break in parking lot, the vehicle failed to come to a stop. The vehicle struck a pole and a car before stopping. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they could not duplicate the failure.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle eventually stopped; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the check engine warning light had remained illuminated for approximately four months. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the parking brake, brakes, and the turbo charger needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Ford Escape
- Body & structure 675 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 234 complaints
- Fuel system 199 complaints
- Electrical system 162 complaints
- Engine 134 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 96 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 71 complaints
- Latches & locks 54 complaints